Slazenger Thirds were missing five regulars for their trip to take on Dinnington's first string, and the 4-1 score line reflects this deficiency though it fails to do justice to the visitors' performance. Slazenger's young guns dug in for the first ten minutes and rallied from the initial storm that left them a goal adrift. Neil Hutchins had an excellent game in defence and Jonathon Clewlow, James Walker and Robert Stephens marshaled the midfield well. The visitors were delighted to get to … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
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Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds' run of wins came to an unfortunate end with a 2-1 defeat at York thirds. Gilston put Slazenger one up in the first half, while super support play from Matthew Birkett and Gavin Kaye kept the visitors on top. York scored twice on the break in the second half very much against the run of play. Slazenger seconds entertain Halifax on Saturday, push back 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Depleted Slazenger also lacked sufficient quality to stifle North East Pennine League Division 2 rivals York.Gritty defending through the first half kept the scores level. Paul Wiper and man of the match Warren Sheppard provided positive midfield play, but the side lacked penetrative flair up front. Outstanding goalkeeping from Dave Hellam denied York until five minutes from time when the Minster men struck twice in quick successions. … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (1) Billingham 1st’s
Billingham's robust defence frustrated Slazenger early on but the Horbury men recovered to win comfortably in the end. Nick Webb fired in a fierce shot to open the scoring, but Billingham replied with a breakaway goal and things looked worrying for a while. But Kevin Windler settled Slazenger nerves with a solo run from halfway and an excellent finish from a tight angle. And Keith Whittle sealed matters when he followed up well from a short corner. The valuable three points ensure … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (1) Billingham 1st’s
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens Vet’s (7) vs (4) Wakefield Vet’s
Jubilant Slazenger Veterans knocked neighbours Wakefield out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup following an entertaining 7-4 encounter that left Ian Gordon and Keith Whittle with hat-tricks and the crowd gasping for more. A home victory looked far from being the case in the first half as Wakefield enjoyed the better play and missed several chances before opening the scoring. Slazenger responded quickly however, and Keith Whittle scored a fine solo goal. Ian Gordon was then on hand to level for … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens Vet’s (7) vs (4) Wakefield Vet’s
